 Former National Park Service Director Robert Stanton spent nearly 40 years with the agency. So it's impossible to pinpoint just one accomplishment to define his legacy. However, his dedication to broadening the American story by expanding both who is represented and who has access to it sets him apart. Throughout his career, Stanton worked to increase the number and variety of sites associated with the civil rights movement, making possible the designation of 12 new national historic landmarks, as well as the Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument. This work laid the groundwork for an even more inclusive set of sites to be designated, including the Stonewall National Monument. Stanton also improved park outreach, securing funding to provide young people greater access to the national park system, and initiating programs like the Cultural Resource Diversity Internship, which emphasizes the diversity of the constituencies that the NPS serves. He has always been an advocate for preservation, continuing his efforts today through service in the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. But even greater than his accomplishments is the legacy of his leadership. Robert Stanton has been an eloquent and passionate voice for the cultural heritage held in national parks and for its stewards. He has inspired us to continue the work of saving the places that matter to all Americans.